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Salesky Family History

Salesky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Polish Zaleski its Ukrainian and Belorussian cognate Zalessky or Czech and Slovak Záleský (see Zalesky).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Salesky family from?

You can see how Salesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Salesky family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Salesky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Salesky families in 1911.
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What did your Salesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salesky. 32% of Salesky men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salesky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 280 immigration records available for the last name Salesky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Salesky. For the veterans among your Salesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salesky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Salesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Salesky in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salesky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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